Ben Mannes: Krasner’s election-eve grant blitz raises new questions of oversight
Elections,Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,Corruption,Crime,Non-Profits,Voter Turnout,Black Voters
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As Philadelphia voters head to the polls, District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office has again rolled out a highly publicized round of taxpayer-funded “violence prevention” grants to dozens of nonprofit organizations. The timing—a familiar feature of Krasner’s election-year playbook—raises deeper questions about political motivations, oversight, and the blurred line between public good and electoral self-interest.
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